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The mission of the Young@Heart Chorus is to present a unique and positive image of aging through the creation of originally staged musical and theater performances that incorporate songs not commonly sung by older Americans. Young@Heart provides a not-for-profit musical outlet for the elderly of Western Massachusetts in the form of vocal concerts and/or stage presentations.
What started out in 1982 at a Western Massachusetts elderly housing project to joyfully pass the time instead of passing before your time has developed into the stereotype-defying, genre-bending, generation-crossing musical extravaganza better known as the Young@Heart Chorus. From The New York Times to TIME, The Tonight Show to The Daily Show and stars of the hit indie documentary, Young@Heart, this group of seniors, ranging in age from 73-92, has toured from Northampton to New Zealand, Europe to Japan, proving it’s “possible to grow old without growing boring” (The Dartmouth).
Additional Content:
Elaine Fligman (RIP) with Young@Heart in Road to Heaven staged by No Theater singing "Stairway to Heaven" from Hebbel Theatre, Berlin, Germany in 2000.
Live from Hampshire County Jail & House of Corrections
Institution/Business Type:
Performing Group
Legal Status:
Nonprofit - Independent
Year Founded:
1982
Institution/Business Type:
Performing Group
Legal Status:
Nonprofit - Independent
Year Founded:
1982
Primary Discipline:
Music - GeneralAdditional Disciplines:
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Awards:
NEST Eligible Artist
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Fee Range:
$3,000 - $8,000State of Residence:
MassachusettsMinimum Number of Performers:
30Maximum Number of Performers:
35NEST Eligible Artist
Technical Requirements:
Fee Range:
$3,000 - $8,000State of Residence:
MassachusettsMinimum Number of Performers:
30Maximum Number of Performers:
35